The Xantrex Technologies XPower Plus 700-Watt Inverter #851-0700 works great for powering the PlayStation2, portable DVD players, and other electronics. This 700-Watt Inverter provides portable power for trucks, RVs, boats, and minivans. By plugging the inverter directly into your vehicle’s 12-volt cigarette lighter, you can turn your vehicle into a mobile office and operate devices such as a 27-inch TV or 20-inch TV/DVD combo, a camcorder, a laptop computer, or small power tools and small kitchen appliances.

This compact, lightweight unit automatically senses low-battery voltage so you never have to worry about a depleted battery. It is a quiet alternative to noisy, gas-powered generators and will be able to provide hours of emergency power during snowstorms or blackouts. The high-efficiency design transfers 90-percent of the battery's power to your equipment. An automatic shutdown mechanism protects against overload, over-temperature and low battery conditions. The inverter is equipped with two 3-prong grounded AC outlets, a DC outlet and hardwires applications. The durable plastic unit is 7.2-by-4.1-by-2.2 inches in size and weighs just 3 pounds. It is covered by a 1-year warranty.

Some of the technical features for this product include the 700-watt inverter for converting DC to AC power and a power electronic gear and appliances while on the road. It conveniently plugs into car cigarette lighter and automatically detects low-vehicle battery to avoid depletion. If you have one of these power inverters they can be very useful in emergencies. It works just like any generator. The one thing you have to be sure of is to determine the wattage of the electrical devices that will be powered. This will be important in understanding the wattage requirements.